Contemporary German Legal Philosophy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780812233605)

James Herget explains to American legal scholars and students the main points of the characteristic legal philosophy that has developed in the German-speaking world since World War II. After a historical introduction and overview, he discusses critical rationalism, discourse theory, rhetorical theory, systems theory, and institutional legal positivism. He concludes with a general assessment and appends biographical information.

Written for American legal scholars and students, who traditionally are exposed only to filtered versions of comparative legal traditions, this volume introduces a new world of legal theory that resonates within the context of other contemporary disciplines and German intellectual history.

Author: James E. Herget
ISBN-10: 0812233603
ISBN-13: 9780812233605
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary
Language: English
Published: 10/29/1996
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.04w x 0.67d